Wednesday, May 16, 2012

At
just a few miles south of Marble Arch, Battersea Park has to be one of
London’s best kept secrets. Its inner-city location belies the stunning
beauty of this vast park, and if you’re in London then it can provide
fantastic respite from the busy capital.

Whether you’re in the city for business or pleasure, why not find a cheap hotel near Battersea Park and enjoy a stroll around this great green space after a hectic day of work or sightseeing?

This park is so vast and varied that you won’t want to miss a thing. Here’s what you need to tick off your must do list:

The Old English GardenThis
garden is a wonderfully calm and peaceful place to sit after a
stressful day. Relax on a bench surrounded by trees and flowers, while
the trickling water of the pond fountain takes you away from the strain
of the day.

Get On Your BikeYou can hire a bicycle from the London Recumbents in the park, and take the air and some exercise in a most pleasant way. It certainly beats the gym.

Have an Adventure in the PlaygroundThose
who are in London with the kids should give them respite from the
overwhelming sights and sounds of the city, and let them run off some
steam in the playgrounds at Battersea Park.

An
amazing adventure playground awaits older adventurers, as well as a
well-equipped junior and toddler playgrounds. There’s fun to be had here
for all ages.

Enjoy SportsMany budget London hotels don’t have fitness facilities, so why not head to the Millennium Arena at Battersea Park
instead? This fantastic sports facility, located in the park, boasts a
running track, tennis courts, multi-purpose playing surfaces and a
fitness centre.

Don’t
let the beauty of Battersea Park pass you by if you’re in the capital.
It’s an amazing inner-city green space that’s just the ticket if you
need a breather from city life.